Not wearing sunglasses can make you blind

Sunglasses protect your eyes from the effects of ultraviolet rays, reducing the risk of diseases such as eye "sunburn", cataracts or macular degeneration.

When the skin is exposed to too much sunlight, ultraviolet rays can lead to sunburn, and more seriously, skin cancer. However, most people ignore their eyes and underestimate the importance of sunglasses. In fact, you need to wear sunglasses regularly, both in winter and summer.

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“UV rays can damage your eyes in just 15 minutes,” Justin Bazan, medical advisor for The Vision Council (USA), told Medical Daily.Ultraviolet radiation is considered a silent killer, with the ability to damage the body at the DNA level.Without protection, sunlight causes painful "sunburn" of the eyes, cataracts, and even contributes to macular degeneration.

To keep your eyes healthy, experts recommend wearing sunglasses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays and reduce visible light by 75-90%. When choosing sunglasses, prioritize protection over style. Above all, remember that UV rays don’t just come from the sun, they also reflect off many other surfaces, such as water, concrete, and cars.

According to VNE